News: Job Announcement: PWYP-US Director

December 18, 2017.

PURPOSE OF POSITION
: The PWYP-US Director marshals the energy, technical expertise and global
experience of the 30+ dynamic NGOs comprising the PWYP-US Coalition. She/he
works with the membership to establish and advance the coalition’s
advocacy, campaigning and communications strategies. This crucial
coordination function is integral to the success of the coalition and to
the broader movement. The Director is supported by a small Steering
Committee that currently includes representatives from ONE, Global Witness,
Oxfam America and the Publish What You Pay International secretariat.

● Coordinating the Congressional advocacy effort for PWYP-US objectives,
including the protection and implementation of Section 1504 of the
Dodd-Frank Act, which requires public disclosure of oil, gas and mining
company payments to host governments.

● Identifying other legislative or regulatory campaigning opportunities to
push for US leadership on transparency in the extractive industries at the
international, national or state level. Leading coalition engagement with
the Securities and Exchange Commission related to implementation of
Dodd-Frank Section 1504.

● Promoting the PWYP-US agenda in US government policies, including those
that support the Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative through
direct engagement with officials and agencies, such as the State
Department, Treasury, and Department of the Interior, and facilitating
engagement by PWYP-US member organizations.

● Coordinating member advocacy with extractive industry companies to
promote voluntary disclosure, participation in EITI, and support for
mandatory disclosure regulations.

● Promoting implementation of increased transparency of the US-based
international financial institutions, such as the World Bank and IMF.

Coalition Management and Coordination

● Managing the Publish What You Pay Policy Advisor, consultants and interns
as required.

● Coordinating with the PWYP International Secretariat, coalitions and
partners around the world to protect the global payment transparency
standard, support normative progress in contract, tax, and beneficial
ownership transparency in the extractive industries.

● Harnessing the power/skills of coalition members to achieve advocacy
aims. This can include activating and working with grassroots organizations
on constituent mobilization, grass-tops mobilization, accessing member’s
technical knowledge, and expanding and activating the PWYP network.

● Coordinating a communications strategy for the coalition, and leading
PWYP-US communications, including drafting op-eds, writing press releases,
speaking with reporters, etc.

● Maintaining www.Extract-A-Fact.org as a
central hub for sharing data-use stories and training constituents on ways
to make mandatory disclosure data accessible to citizens and coalition
members.

● Cultivating and maintaining relationships with funders, supporting
fundraising for PWYP-US activities, in tandem with member organizations as
appropriate, managing grant funds and providing high quality reporting to
donors.

● Researching and drafting memos, fact sheets, backgrounders and other
materials as necessary for advocacy efforts.

● Participating, presenting and representing PWYP at international and
national conferences and events.

● Maintaining and updating the PWYP-US website and other communication
materials.

EXPECTATIONS FOR THE POSITION:

· Stay abreast of professional standards, trends and issues affecting this
set of responsibilities, demonstrating continuous learning of the field.

· Work effectively and collaboratively in support of building a team-based
culture of work, perform all duties appropriately for a multi-cultural
environment, treating all persons with dignity and respect, and be familiar
with and committed to PWYP-US mission and goals.

· Have an understanding of gender equity and diversity within key areas of
responsibility and a commitment to promoting gender equity and diversity in
our workplace and programs.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Education
:

Bachelor of Arts degree or equivalent combination of education, relevant
experience, and training.

Experience and Core Competencies:

● At least five years or more of advocacy experience, including experience
carrying out advocacy with Congress and US government agencies.

● Experience working in a policy or campaigning capacity, developing
advocacy strategies and representing advocacy concerns at a national and/or
international level.

● Project management experience.

● Excellent interpersonal and leadership skills and proven ability to deal
with a wide range of people.

● Experience participating in an advocacy-focused NGO coalition.

● Excellent verbal communication skills to inform and advise and to have
the confidence and ability to deal with a range of people with differing
levels of understanding of the issue.